As L.A.’s sidewalk vendors cut corners, restaurants pay the price
When gubernatorial candidate Xavier Becerra casually advised the National Assn. of Latino Elected and Appointed Officials to bypass…
Mural of Cesar Chavez in Downtown Fresno removed
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 3:49PM A mural of late labor leader Cesar Chavez has been removed in Downtown…
Daily Worker archives: The San Francisco General Strike of 1934 – People’s World
The front page of the July 16, 1934, edition of the Daily Worker. | People’s World Archives July…
One of the most sought after jobs in the city of AI? Elevator technician.
San Francisco’s old buildings give the city a lot of its charm. But with age, things break, and…
They harvest the nation’s food — and a new rule may strip them of health insurance
This article first appeared on KFF Health News. Subscribe to KFF Health News’ free Morning Briefing Seasonal work.…
CA lawmakers embrace pension increase for police, firefighters- CalMatters
By Adam Ashton, CalMatters This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The Legislature…
A timely intervention against jaywalking | The Soapbox
Like many of my UC Berkeley peers, I jaywalk often. I did, at least, until I watched a…
CA unions want to unwind a landmark pension reform
By Dan Walters, CalMatters The state Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS) logo on a plaque stating the company’s…
Connie Chan’s new campaign boss has deep San Francisco labor roots
When labor leader Rudy Gonzalez agreed to run Connie Chan’s congressional campaign, the message was clear: Chan’s campaign…
Amazon Ordered by NLRB Judge to Collectively Bargain at San Francisco Warehouse
A US labor board judge ruled that Amazon.com Inc. must collectively bargain with California warehouse workers, teeing up…
Why a $28 minimum wage for California construction workers died
By Ben Christopher, CalMatters New housing construction in a neighborhood in Elk Grove on July 8, 2022. Photo…
Minimum wage hikes offset CA living costs but with downsides
By Dan Walters, CalMatters This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. There are…